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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** Intuit Inc. - **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $261,500.0 - $353,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Business Software, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Interoperability, Mobile Application Software, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Swiftui, Kotlin, Information Technology, Graphql, Front End Software Development - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=17566781b88f9110 ## About the Role * Overall Experience: 10+ years of experience developing systems/software for large business environments. * System Architecture: 7+ years of experience designing complex distributed systems, platforms, or business applications. * Native Mobile: Proven expertise in native mobile development for iOS (Swift/SwiftUI) and Android (Kotlin). * Hybrid Systems: Experience architecting and maintaining Webview-based hybrid experiences bridging native and web. * Front-End Expertise: Deep expertise in front-end web development (JavaScript/TypeScript, modern frameworks such as React). * GraphQL: Strong hands-on experience with GraphQL schema design, resolvers, and client-side integration. * Cloud Infrastructure (Bonus): Prior experience working in a cloud computing environment like AWS/GCP is a plus. * Education: BS/MS in Computer Science or related field., * Strategic Influence: Track record of influencing technical strategy across teams and business units. Demonstrated ability to drive results across cross-functional, globally distributed teams. * Mentorship: Strong mentoring skills; able to develop technical leaders and shape engineering culture. * Communication: Excellent communication skills; communicates clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to all levels of employees, customers, and management. * Autonomy: "Self-starter" attitude with the ability to make decisions independently in ambiguity. ## Description * Performance & App Quality: Champion the delivery of high-quality mobile app experiences. Drive rigorous performance standards (e.g., app startup times, smooth rendering, crash-free sessions) and set engineering benchmarks for quality, security, and maintainability that the entire organization adopts. * Architectural Vision: Anticipate challenges that need fundamentally new solutions and shape the long-term technical direction across our iOS, Android, GraphQL, Webview, and Front End platforms. * Native & Webview Strategy: Guide our architectural strategy to ensure high performance and seamless interoperability between our core native (iOS/Android) foundations and embedded web experiences. * End-to-End Execution: Drive significant technology initiatives end-to-end, including horizontal layers of the client architecture spanning native and web environments. * System Design: Design scalable, resilient, and adaptive systems that unlock innovation, velocity, and value across platforms. * GraphQL Ownership: Own the design and evolution of our GraphQL layer, including schema design, performance, and client integration patterns. * Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with product management, design, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Align stakeholders across teams and business units to drive execution and unblock delivery. * Mentorship & Team Strategy: Coach and mentor senior and staff-level engineers; advise leadership on team structure and engineering practices. * Industry Leadership: Provide perspective on leading industry trends, new and emerging technologies, and engineering process improvements. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Coffee with Developers - Adam Wiggins](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/919-coffee-with-developers-adam-wiggins) - [GraphQL + Apollo + Next.js: A Lovely Trio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/311-graphql-apollo-next-js-a-lovely-trio) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) ## Related Articles - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer)